Ngā Taiātea Wharekura vs St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 2.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ngā Taiātea Wharekura
Nawton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
291 students
St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa)
Te Rapa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
290 students
| Measure | Ngā Taiātea Wharekura Nawton, Waikato | St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa) Te Rapa, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 39 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #28 of 58 | #26 of 179 |
| National rank | #313 of 486 | #435 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 291 | 290 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 504 | 407 |
| Total roll | 291 | 290 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.5% | -3.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 72.2% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 63% | – |
| Māori students | 100% | 11.4% |
| Pacific students | 5.2% | 10.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Nawton | Te Rapa |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.taiatea.school.nz | www.spc.ac.nz |
The verdict
- •St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (68.3 vs 39.1).
- •St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (407 vs 504).
- •Ngā Taiātea Wharekura does better on roll size (291 vs 290).
- •Ngā Taiātea Wharekura does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.5% vs -3.7%).
- •Ngā Taiātea Wharekura is the larger school with 291 students compared with 290.
- •Ngā Taiātea Wharekura is a state school while St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ngā Taiātea Wharekura better than St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa) ranks higher (68.3 vs 39.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ngā Taiātea Wharekura and St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa)?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Nawton and Te Rapa in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ngā Taiātea Wharekura: 504. St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa): 407. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ngā Taiātea Wharekura and St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa) rank in Waikato?
Ngā Taiātea Wharekura is 28th of 58 and St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa) is 26th of 179 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).